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    The document summarizes the format and scoring of the NOCN ESOL International Speaking exam. It is divided into 3 parts, with Part 1 focusing on personal information, Part 2 involving 2 scenarios, and Part 3 consisting of a discussion scenario. Scores are out of 33 total marks. Exams range from 9-13 minutes depending on level. An examiner asks questions and assesses candidates' speaking skills based on criteria like vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and response. Sample questions, scenarios and allowed preparation time are provided.

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    The document summarizes the format and scoring of the NOCN ESOL International Speaking exam. It is divided into 3 parts, with Part 1 focusing on personal information, Part 2 involving 2 scenarios, and Part 3 consisting of a discussion scenario. Scores are out of 33 total marks. Exams range from 9-13 minutes depending on level. An examiner asks questions and assesses candidates' speaking skills based on criteria like vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and response. Sample questions, scenarios and allowed preparation time are provided.

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    NOCN ESOL INTERNATIONAL SPEAKING

    • DURATION
    o B1 9 minutes
    o B2 9 minutes

    o C1 13 minutes
    o C2 13 minutes
    • PARTS: 3
    • : MARKS 33 (17/33 = 51% pass)

    • ONE CANDIDATE – ONE EXAMINER (S/he is both the interlocutor and the assessor)

    CONTENT
    PART 1 :

    5 QUESTIONS on personal everyday information

    + express opinions on contemporary topics / issues

    MARKS: 9

    TIMING: 1½ minutes for B1 – B2 2 minutes for C1 – C2

    Questions vary from “What’s your favourite food?” at B1 to “What’s your favourite food,
    and how do you prepare it?” at B2. Some questions may ask the candidate to provide
    three things, e.g. “describe three members of your family.” or “Tell me three things you do
    in your free time” or “Tell me three ways to stay healthy.”

    IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE THE THREE THINGS ASKED AS ONLY THEN WILL


    THREE MARKS BE AWARDED FOR THE ANSWER.

    PART 2 :

    2 SITUATIONS/SCENARIOS on real-life situations

    MARKS: 12 in total - 3 marks maximum for each:

    Register – Accuracy – Pronunciation – Effective Communication

    TIMING: 3 minutes for B1 – B2 4-6 minutes for C1 – C2

    PROMPT SHEET A prompt sheet is available for the candidates to refer to during this
    stage.

    ROLE OF CANDIDATE Always himself/herself.

    MINIMUM NUMBER OF SENTENCES

    B1 minimum 3 sentences with at least one complex sentence

    B2 – C1 – C2 minimum 4 sentences with at least one complex sentence


    EXAMPLE B1 “You want to go to a concert next month. You want your friend to come
    with you. What would you say?”

    ANSWER “Hi, Mary. I’m thinking of going to a concert next month. Would you like to
    come with me? The group Acid Death are coming to our town. They are fantastic. We’ll
    have a lot of fun. How about it?”

    The examiner may ask additional questions to probe the candidate’s answers, e.g. price of
    tickets, type of music, venue, etc.

    THIS IS NOT A ROLE PLAY – EACH CANDIDATE HAS TWO SUCH SCENARIOS IN
    THIS PART

    PART 3

    1 SCENARIO FOR DISCUSSION

    MARKS 12 in total - 3 marks maximum for each:

    Use of Vocabulary – Accuracy and Grammar – Pronunciation –


    Listening and Responding

    TIMING 4 minutes for B1 – B2 5 – 6 minutes for C1 – C2

    PROMPT SHEET A prompt sheet is available for the candidates to refer to during this
    stage.

    PREPARATION TIME Up to 2 minutes are allowed to prepare for this ROLE PLAY –
    DISCUSSION. Paper and pencil are provided so candidates can make notes.

    ROLE OF CANDIDATE Always himself/herself.

    NUMBER OF EXCHANGES B1 Minimum of 5 exchanges are expected

    B2 6 exchanges C1 – C2 8 exchanges

    FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE Justify – challenge – persuade – express or elicit opinions


    – give or receive information on social or contemporary issues – co-operate to reach
    agreement

    • Interlocutors may repeat or rephrase questions, or even explain any vocabulary that
    poses difficulty, e.g. (B1) leisure centre. Interlocutors may also give an example if it
    is clear that the candidate is struggling to think of ideas. Moreover, interlocutors may
    ask additional questions to probe the candidate’s answers, e.g. ask for reasons,
    justification.

    • Pencils and paper will be provided for candidates for Part 3 to make notes.

    • Some interviews will be recorded to monitor examiners’ performance. Inform


    candidates accordingly.

    • Please refer to the audio and printed sample material for interview questions,
    scenarios, assessment criteria, etc.

    GOOD LUCK WITH THE NOCN EXAMINATIONS

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